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Rapid Reaction Brigade (Albania)

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Albanian Army Rapid Reaction Brigade
Brigada e Reagimit të Shpejtë
Active6 January 2001
Country Albania
BranchAlbanian Land Forces
Part ofAlbanian Armed Forces
Garrison/HQTirana

The Albanian Rapid Reaction Brigade was created on 6 January 2001. It is the core unit of the Albanian Land Forces. In January 2003 there was the first structural reorganization and since November 2006 we have the current organization. It is considered a first priority unit of the Albanian Armed Forces.

Mission

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The Brigade carries out offensive and defensive operations, Peace Support Operations and humanitarian assistance.

Equipment

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Peacetime Structure

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The Rapid Reaction Brigade has its Command and HQ, 3 Infantry battalions, 1 Logistic Battalion, 1 Artillery Battalion, 1 Engineer Battalion, and 4 Subordinate Companies(Reconnaissance, NBC Protection, Signal, Military Police.

See also

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